I've been reading through the comments for a few days now and I still can't believe people are calling for Birmingham's Martin Taylor to be banned for a lengthy spell. Or even for life!
Taylor was the man behind the tackle on Arsenal’s Eduardo da Silva, leaving the Croatian International with a very serious broken leg.
But it was not the worst tackle of the season, or even close. This was simply a mis-timed and poorly judged move. Solid, yes—but what else do you expect from a six-foot-plus tall center back?
Listen to me carefully everybody: We cannot eradicate all injuries in sports.
Taylor was distraught over the whole incident and has apologized many times. He has also met personally with da Silva, and the injured player accepts that it was a footballing accident. So why can't all of you?
If Taylor were to be banned, he would be left with no livelihood—no income and no career.
For all of you who say the EPL is too rough, I must ask, why are you watching it over your own domestic league? Is it not because it's the greatest league in the world?
The EPL is the world’s best because it doesn't conform to the standards of any other European league, and foreign players have grown to love the physicality associated with it.
I feel sorry for Eduardo. He has suffered unimaginable pain. But I also feel for Martin Taylor. He is a decent chap (with the nickname “Tiny,” I might add) and still is being slated (personally) by most of the footballing world.
Not in England though!
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